Review of inservice inspections of greased tendons in prestressed-concrete containments. [PWR; BWR]

Conference · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5867931

Dougan, J R; Ashar, H

Prestressed-concrete containments in the United States using greased prestressing tendons are inspected periodically to ensure structural integrity and to identify and correct problem areas before they become critical. An analysis of the available utility inspection data and an evaluation of the current and proposed guidelines were conducted to provide a measure of the reliability of the inspection process. Comments from utility and industry personnel were factored into the analysis. The results indicated that the majority of the few incidences of problems or abnormalities which occurred were minor in nature and did not threaten the structural integrity of the containment.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA); Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5867931
• Report Number(s): CONF-830805-52; ON: DE83017135
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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